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  1. IndianaGreg

    How often do you feed?

    I rid of my Buff Orphingtons. Now I have 11 Rhode Island Reds. My Buffs would eat anything I put out there and as much of it as they could get. Now the RI Reds seem to be picky eaters. I only feed organic non-gmo and they pick out certain parts and leave the rest. Am I feeding to much or...
  2. IndianaGreg

    Integrating New birds

    I have 11 new baby birds and they are currently 6 weeks old. I want to integrate them in with my 16 older birds but not sure how old they have to be to do this. Any suggestions and ideas on how to successfully do this would be of help. Thanks for all suggestions and How-to's…. Thanks again.
  3. IndianaGreg

    Goose Problems with Laying

    Wow, good to know... Thanks so much for that info I did not realize that. Thanks so Much. Have fun...
  4. IndianaGreg

    Goose Problems with Laying

    I have 1 goose protecting my flock and she normally lays an egg every 2 days or so. My problem is that she has not laid an egg for over a month. What could be wrong? She seems to eat okay, her poop is normal she still bosses the flock around. Just no eggs!
  5. IndianaGreg

    Crap, How do I get rid of lice??????

    Would having mites or lice cause the hens to stop laying eggs?
  6. IndianaGreg

    Not many eggs

    Yes, and I have also been wondering why the color of the eggs have been getting lighter in the last month or so...
  7. IndianaGreg

    Not many eggs

    I have 6 that turned 1 this last April and the remaining 15 will be 1 first week of July...
  8. IndianaGreg

    Not many eggs

    Right at a week now... Also, the eggs seem to be getting lighter in color...
  9. IndianaGreg

    Not many eggs

    I have 21 BO hens and in the past week we have seen a great reduction of eggs! Nothing has changed but the temperature not sure if that is the cause. Any ideas? Have not changed their feed or water or times I feed and water. I don't get it. Went from 17-18 eggs a day to now only 4-5. Any...
  10. IndianaGreg

    Layer feeds

    That is great. Whereabouts do you shop? I live in NW Indiana and for that kind of price difference it may be worth it to drive to Michigan and buy in bulk. thanks.
  11. IndianaGreg

    Missing Feathers

    No answers or help? Please...
  12. IndianaGreg

    Watering Station

    It appears that I can use it with something else besides a hose. Is that true you think? like a PVC connector...
  13. IndianaGreg

    Layer feeds

    I am currently using 18% layer all Non-GMO. but possibly rethinking that. What does a 20% bag of Purina cost you? I am paying about $23 for a40 lb bag.
  14. IndianaGreg

    Watering Station

    Well not sure? I guess just one so as not to have to refill all the time.
  15. IndianaGreg

    Watering Station

    Does anyone have plans or suggestions for an outdoor watering station? I am looking to construct one for my hens so they can stay outdoors and get water... Thanks for all suggestions...
  16. IndianaGreg

    How did your Auto pop door work over the Winter ?

    I have a solar powered door which I really like but just in the last month or so I am having a problem with the chickens going back in a night and getting stuck outside. Don't know what I have done to make them do this. I was using the sunrise/sunset option but went to the time and they seem...
  17. IndianaGreg

    Missing Feathers

    Hello All... Just under a year of chicken experience. But must ask this question about my BO. I noticed 2 days ago that a couple of my hens (no rooster) are losing feather around their tail end. Their vents look okay and they act ok but some of the others are pecking them and causing a...
  18. IndianaGreg

    Woods Colony House - Portable

    Just wondering how you kept the water from freezing. My seems to freeze quickly. I changed to an upright electric watering fount and even tho it does not seem to freeze it does get dirty very quickly. Thanks for any advise.
  19. IndianaGreg

    Hardiest Ducks for Michigan weather?

    I do not mean to be a bad guy here but I have a question. What kind of ducks would be good to raise for meat and also eggs producing? Thanks and sorry to spoil your mood.
  20. IndianaGreg

    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    I have 21 BO and got 17 eggs yesterday. I think it is good since I got them as chicks on 1 July. They seem to be doing good. First time having chickens. Starting to also eat a lot of grit..
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